Rev 11:9-11 | TNotes | STEP | 11:9 Leaving people’s bodies out for public display was a way to dishonor them after their death (see 1 Sam 31:10 ; the usual Roman custom was to leave bodies hanging after crucifixion). • peoples, tribes, languages, and nations: All the peoples of the world are represented in this exhibition.

b1 Sam 31:10►

eEzek 37:3-5►

gHeb 10:31►

‏ Revelation of John 11:9-11

11:9 ^a Leaving people’s bodies out for public display was a way to dishonor them after their death (see 1 Sam 31:10 ^b; the usual Roman custom was to leave bodies hanging after crucifixion).

• peoples, tribes, languages, and nations: All the peoples of the world are represented in this exhibition.
11:10 ^c All the people ... will gloat and celebrate: God’s enemies despise and reject his messengers.
11:11 ^d The death of the two witnesses is not the end of their ministry. God was not defeated in the death of Jesus and he will not be defeated in the slaughter of his witnesses. The God of the resurrection breathed life into the dead so that they stood up (see Ezek 37:3-5 ^e, 10 ^f), leaving no doubt about God’s power.

• Terror struck: It is a fearful experience for sinful humans to face the power of the living God (see Heb 10:31 ^g).